Muuntaakseen

Muuntaakseen is a Finnish verb form derived from muuntaa, meaning to transform or convert. It is the infinitive form with the suffix -akseen and is used to express purpose—the aim of an action—in non-finite clauses. In English, it is commonly translated as “in order to convert” or “to transform.”

Formation and usage. The form is created by attaching -akseen to the verb stem muuntaa, resulting in muuntaakseen. It appears in clauses that specify the purpose of an action, often in formal or written Finnish. The subject of the muuntaakseen clause is typically the same as the subject of the main verb, and the form is generally used alongside other verbs to indicate intention rather than as a standalone predicate.

Examples. Hän säästi rahaa muuntaakseen rakennuksen energiatehokkaaksi. (He saved money in order to convert the building into an energy-efficient one.) Käytimme järjestelmää muuntaakseen tiedot yhteensopiviksi uuden ohjelmiston kanssa. (We used the system to convert the data to be compatible with the new software.)

Notes. Muuntaakseen is most common in formal, technical, or literary Finnish and may sound stilted in casual speech. It is one of several purpose-infinitive forms in Finnish that express intent, complementing other constructions such as teeskentelemällä or tekemiseksi, depending on stylistic needs.